Starbucks is asking its consumers to decide, which U.S. non-profits will receive grants from the coffee retailer in the USA. The brand, which has launched numerous projects to help improve the social life in the country, is asking its loyal fans, who also understand the importance of providing financial support to non-governmental initiatives and institutions, to choose the organization within their communitym which will be awarded money.

The Harley-Davidson brand, which has been associated rather with male brutality than female charm, is launching an initiative dedicated to women. The motorbike manufacturer is inviting us to get a deeper insight into the world of female bikers by reading real stories submitted to the Buzz Wall by women from all around the world, who are telling their riding stories.

Citroën UK is calling its Facebook community of 81+ thousand members take part in developing a new version of the C1 city car, the Citroën C1 Connexion. The auto brand is putting the future of the car into the hands of users by asking them to determine what look, equipment and details the special edition vehicle will have. To contribute to the project under the ‘You like it. We make it.’ slogan, users are invited to join the activity through the dedicated app.

IKEA has been promoting its affordable furniture with a variety of approaches, from creating a home cozy space with sofas and bookcases in a subway station to initiating a discussion on who is messier, men or women. The brand is determined to help us enjoy every minute spent at home—in the living room or in the kitchen, in the morning or at night. Now IKEA is rolling out a competition dubbed ‘Snap a Napper’ which is revolving around night time and healthy sleep. The retailer is offering its UK consumers, members of IKEA Family, an opportunity to win a packages of sleeping goods including a bed, a mattress, pillows, a quilt and a quilt cover and more, for just snapping people who have fallen asleep in the daytime in public places.         


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With trading conditions still relatively tough, many packaging design agencies are fighting it out to win the lucrative big brand contracts. But, is it wise to focus all of their attention in this area, and is there actually anything to be gained from working with those who are yet to make their mark?

Hennessy has launched a campaign revolving around wild rabbit—no, not as Easter mascot, but as a symbol of motivation which drives us to uncovering new treasures and reaching new heights. For the hilarious, artistic initiative dubbed ‘Never stop. Never settle,’ the cognac brand teamed up with the Droga5 New York agency—the new initiative, feature success icons of our times, is now rolling out online, outdoor, radio, in social media, in print with QR codes and on TV in the USA. The brand asks drinkers “What’s your wild rabbit?”, and encourages them to always move forth with the ‘Never stop. Never settle.’ slogan (which is actually very reminiscent of Johnnie Walker’s iconic ‘Never stop walking’ tagline).